I'm Merci Hetzmann, editor and reviser at Daily News Hungary since 2021. I started my career here with 3 months of internship, after which I became a full-time editor. I live in the Hungarian countryside with my partner and our Botanical Lego sets and plushies. When I am not working, I am either gaming or working on making our small flat lovelier. Working to deliver relevant news to you, our readers, day after day. Find my LinkedIn and DNH articles below.
Grim data: Hungary among EU’s lowest in household material welfare

Recent data from Eurostat highlights stark disparities in household material welfare across Europe, with Hungary ranking at the bottom.
Breaking the myth: Russian gas costs Hungary more than alternatives

While neighbouring countries have significantly reduced their dependence on Russian energy, Hungary has taken a different approach: but was it worth it?
Free cash withdrawals in Hungary: Rule changes ahead in 2025

Hungarian cash withdrawal rules are set to undergo significant changes in 2025, introducing stricter conditions and potential new fees.
Wizz Air flight delayed 17 hours after bird strike during Tenerife landing

Around 180 passengers, including families, were left scrambling for solutions, turning to online community groups to secure last-minute accommodations.
Ukrainian owner shuts down Budapest’s Bonbonetti factory

The Bonbonetti confectionery factory in Budapest, owned by the Ukrainian Roshen group, has been permanently shut down.
Budapest’s iconic Fisherman’s Bastion cordoned off: You can only admire the Danube for a fee

Starting 1 January, a new barrier has been erected at the lower level of Budapest’s iconic Fisherman’s Bastion.
Wizz Air to restart key routes and address engine setbacks with new agreement
Wizz Air, Hungary’s budget airline, is set to resume several flights that were paused due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Tragedy: Ágnes Keleti, the world’s oldest Olympic champion, passes away at 103

The end of an era: the world's oldest Olympic champion, Hungarian Ágnes Keleti passed away on Thursday. Read about her extraordinary life below.
Overtaxation? Fuel prices set to rise in Hungary as excise tax hike takes effect 1 January

Starting 1 January, Hungarians can expect an increase in wholesale fuel prices due to a higher excise tax on gasoline and diesel.
#fuel #diesel #gasoline #petrol
Russia’s new tariffs on ‘unfriendly nations’ likely to impact Hungary

Russia has announced new punitive tariffs on imports from countries it deems "unfriendly," effective 1 January 2025.





